Jonathan, a 40-year-old suffering from paralysis in both legs, uses a wheelchair. Although he reaches his office building well before time, it takes almost an hour for him to get to his workstation on the first floor. The office building has an elevator facility, but there are three steps that lead to the elevator. In this scenario, Jonathan is a victim of ________.
Social Studies · High School · Thu Feb 04 2021
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In this scenario, Jonathan is a victim of "ableism." Ableism refers to the discrimination and social prejudice against individuals with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior. In the given context, the office environment is not fully accessible to someone with a mobility impairment, since the presence of the three steps leading to the elevator presents a barrier for Jonathan to reach it independently and swiftly.